Snatch Deadlift
An intermediate compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Snatch Deadlift
- The snatch deadlift strengthens the first pull of the snatch. Begin with a wide snatch grip with the barbell placed on the platform. The feet should be directly under the hips, with the feet turned out. Squat down to the bar, keeping the back in absolute extension with the head facing forward.
- Initiate the movement by driving through the heels, raising the hips. The back angle should remain the same until the bar passes the knees.
- At that point, drive your hips through the bar as you lay back. Return the bar to the platform by reversing the motion.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Snatch Deadlift
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Romanian Deadlift from Deficit
An intermediate compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
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Muscle Snatch
An intermediate compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
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Clean Deadlift
A beginner compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
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Split Snatch
An advanced compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
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Hang Snatch
An advanced compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
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Hang Snatch - Below Knees
An advanced compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
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Power Snatch
An advanced compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
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Clean
An intermediate compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
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Sumo Deadlift
An intermediate compound powerlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
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Sumo Deadlift with Bands
An intermediate compound powerlifting exercise that works the hamstrings, using a barbell.
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do snatch deadlift work?
Snatch Deadlift primarily works the hamstrings. The forearms, glutes, lower back, quads and traps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for snatch deadlift?
Snatch Deadlift uses barbell.
Snatch Deadlift: is it suitable for beginners?
Snatch Deadlift is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of snatch deadlift?
Romanian Deadlift from Deficit, Muscle Snatch, Clean Deadlift train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my snatch deadlift reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; snatch deadlift can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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